It was an unusual winter for bird feeder type birds at my yard in Winona. The only birds I successfully attracted to a variety of feeders (thistle, sunflower, suet) were two downy woodpeckers. This was the case from November - March 25th. Around March 25, 2006, cardinals, house finches, mournig doves, chickadees, and juncos all appeared and are present today. My only theory is that with warmer Spring-like weather, some backyard feeders have not been stocked well. Wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.
Matt Baumann Winona, MN